Beyond depression, more than emptiness.
A book on "How To Lead Your Life When Your Beloved Dog is Lost" would never be a success.
My most adorable golden retriever escaped from my boyfriend's (Nick) place (blk 562, Hougang St 51) on National Day (09/08/08) at 12.15pm, while I was having a short holiday in Genting, Malaysia. For the whole of Friday night, my little fatty slept comfortably with Nick on the bed, everything was perfectly fine.
Nick went out to play soccer in the morning and was about to go home to feed Maxi. So like we'd promised, I was going to make a video call on National day itself when I reached Genting that fateful day to check how's my little one doing. It was around 3pm that I found out that little Maxiboy had ran away without his collar on. His dad immediately chased Maxi(didn't even bother to wear shoes) across the road. However, he was running very fast and after a while he lost sight of him.
Knowing him, I believed he was very homesick and wanted to look for Mummy and I, so he had this naughty little thought of running out of the house in search for us. But what did he lead himself to?
We've done everything we can ever since we lost him. Went everywhere possible to paste posters of him, put the notices into mailboxes, combed the entire estate shouting his name, asked everyone in the vicinity, informed friends, relatives and dog owners around the area, reported to SPCA and AVA, placed ads in the Classifieds of Straits Times, Zao Bao, Wan Bao and Sin Ming papers. It's been 3 days and 2 nights. We are hoping someone very kind out there is taking good care of him right now and he is alright with shelter, food, water and love.
Inevitably, thinking of him, looking at his photos, toys and items just make my heart shatter all over again in a million pieces. However, I do believe things happen for a reason. Maxi ran away just like that when he normally wouldn't. It's totally an unexpected accident. I pray every day and night for his return. I feel that if he's meant to be ours, he'll definitely come back no matter what. I truly miss him very much and am wishing in every second that I can bump into him in the next minute.
There are so many people who are very concerned about him, calls and text messages asking has he been found. He is so lovable that even friends or relatives who don't really fancy dogs, grew to love him. It is really heart-warming to know that so many people care.. Thanks for all who've helped, really appreciate it. Life has to go on for me although things have somehow stopped and I'm stuck in a moment, all of us who love Maxi will not give up looking for him. I believe we'll find him real soon.
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Dog's Fullname: Maximus
We call him: Maxi
Color: Light gold (Australian breed)
Height: Around 2 feet
Weight: Around 23kg
He's currently having a skin allergy problem.
If found or you might have any info regarding my lost golden retriever, please contact me at 91190703 or 94871715.
